Thank you for joining us for the live coverage of the India-China hockey Asia Cup Super 4s clash. India the dominant victors, and they'll be favourites to clinch a fourth Asia Cup title against South Korea.

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Full-time! What a performance from India. From start to finish, they completely and utterly dominated China. 7 goals and they cruise into the Asia Cup 2025 final. China's defeat means that they'll face South Korea in the big clash tomorrow.

IND 7-0 CHN

Q4 5' GOAL! Seventh heaven for India! The riot continues, and it is Abhishek who is feasting in the final quarter of the match. Shilanand with the pass, Abhishek with a firm low shot that beats the Chinese goalkeeper.

IND 7-0 CHN

Q4 1' GOAL! Incredible, incredible run by Sukhjeet. The forward dribbles right through the entire Chinese defence, then sets it up for Abhishek who slots it home. Referee does well to allow play to continue, not calling back for a PC. 

IND 6-0 CHN

End of third quarter! Another excellent one for India, and one that has all but buried China. India are cruising into the final. This is the best hockey they've played so far in the tournament. Goals from Rajkumar Pal and Sukhjeet Singh in that half.

IND 5-0 CHN

Q3 9' GOAL! Another goal for India! Five on the night for the rampant Indians. Sukhjeet Singh with an exquisite low finish. Another assist by Dilpreet, who seems to be at the heart of everything. Top stuff!

IND 5-0 CHN

Q3 7' GOAL! Rajkumar Pal with a tap-in at the far post as China's keeper is left scrambling by a touch by Dilpreet Singh. Superb stuff from India, who continue their relentless attacking. What a terrific performance this is turning out to be.

IND 4-0 CHN

Q3 5' China trying to make an inroad into the Indian box with some dribbling near the circle on the left. India defend well, China then try from the right but fail to capitalise. 

IND 3-0 CHN

Q3 1' The third quarter is underway in Rajgir! India are 30 minutes of hockey away from sealing a spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final, while China will need to make a superhuman comeback and tie this game to enter the final themselves.

IND 3-0 CHN

Half-time! It could not have gone much better for hosts India. They exploited China's weakness, using aerials to break through. Two goals in the first quarter, one in the second, and barely a chance for China.

As it stands, India and South Korea go through to the final.

IND 3-0 CHN

Q2 14' India once again using the aerials to good effect. Manpreet brings it down well and goes for the shot to the near post. But it is saved well. Half-time approaching, and India continuing to dominate proceedings.

IND 3-0 CHN

Q2 4' GOAL! The massacre continues! India are on fire, and they are crushing China with continued intensity. Harmanpreet shoots from a penalty corner, India get two rebounds and the second one is tapped in by Mandeep.

IND 3-0 CHN

Q2 1' The second quarter is underway! India will be looking to continue on from their excellent first quarter. A change in goal for the hosts - Suraj Karkera replaces Krishnan Pathak in the Indian goal. 

And India make another chance straight away, using the long ball to good effect. Abhishek receives the aerial very well and squares it, but just beyond Mandeep.

IND 2-0 CHN

End of the first quarter! Dominant stuff from India. The hosts have delighted the crowd here in Rajgir, creating chance after chance in the opening 15 minutes of the match. Two goals - one by Shilanand, one by Dilpreet. 

IND 2-0 CHN

Q1 7' GOAL! 2-0 India! What a start this is for the hosts. Harmanpreet Singh attacks from a penalty corner, China fail to clear it properly and Dilpreet Singh scores from the rebound. Electrifying start for India.

IND 2-0 CHN

Q1 4' GOAL! India strike! A long ball towards Jarmanpreet Singh, who had moved forward. Brilliant pass from Jarmanpreet, squared back in for Shilanand who scores the opening goal for India. Excellent positive start!

IND 1-0 CHN

Q1 3' OPEN GOAL MISSED! Chance for India early on! A good attack built down the right, crossed towards Abhishek who sets up a sitter for Mandeep but he fires it wide of the goal. Big escape for China.

IND 0-0 CHN

Q1 1' We are LIVE! India in their white and orange jersey, attacking from left to right. China wearing their yellow uniforms. This should be a hotly-fought contest.

IND 0-0 CHN

The India and China players are out on the pitch, and we're all set to have the national anthems. Grab your popcorn, folks! A thrilling match is just moments away from starting. Packed crowd in Rajgir to support the home team.

India and China faced off in both nations' first group game in the Asia Cup 2025, and what a game it was! China led India 1-0, but then the hosts roared back to lead 3-1. China made a superb comeback to 3-3, before India edged out as narrow winners, 4-3.

India are unbeaten so far in the Asia Cup 2025, which they are playing on home soil in Rajgir, Bihar. India won all three group stage matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding only 5. In the Super 4s, they have won one and drawn one.

India are the favourites to qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final, but South Korea and China are also in contention. A draw between India and China will ensure that both teams go through to the final. However, if China lose, South Korea will qualify.

We are less than 10 minutes away from the scheduled start time of the India-China Asia Cup match in Rajgir. As per schedule, we are supposed to get underway at 7:30 PM IST. Stay tuned!

Here's India's starting XI vs China: Jugraj Singh starts with captain Harmanpreet, with the likes of Mandeep, Abhishek and Sukhjeet form the forward line. A strong bench including the likes of Jarmanpreet and Manpreet.

India take on China in a high-intensity Super 4s clash as both teams look to continue their strong run. #HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HumseHaiHockey #HeroAsiaCupRajgir pic.twitter.com/zRBd3uhnpQ

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) September 6, 2025

The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 remains the long-term goal for India. The winners of the Asia Cup will directly book a spot in the World Cup to be held next year. India are gunning for double delight on home soil in the Asia Cup.

India have a favourable equation heading into the match against China. Even if India lose, they can still qualify. As long as India don't lose by 6 goals or more, they will secure a place in the tournament final. A draw or a win will guarantee India's spot in the final.

A very warm welcome to one and all! We are back for more men's hockey Asia Cup 2025 action. India take on China today in their final Super 4 contest at Rajgir, Bihar. A draw will be good enough for India to seal a spot in the final!

Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates from the match.